Buddhism in Mexico

Buddhism in Mexico

Buddhism in Mexico possesses a minuscule demographic presence in the mostly-Roman Catholic country. Approximately, only 108,701 Buddhists are counted in Mexico.

Tibetan Buddhism

Surprisingly, one of six Tibet Houses in the world - Casa Tibet México - is located in Mexico City. It is used by the Dalai Lama and other leaders of Tibetan Buddhism to preserve and share Tibetan culture and spirituality.

External Links

* [http://www.shaolin.org.mx/ Shaolin Daxue]
* [http://www.casatibet.org.mx/ Casa Tibet México]
* [http://www.cmbt.org/english/ Centro Mexicano del Buddhismo Theravada]
* [http://www.geocities.com/heartland/forest/2253/ Serlingpa Retreat Center] , located in Michoacan, owned by the FPMT Organization founded by Tibetan Lama Thubten Yeshe and Lama Zopa.
* [http://iriz.hanazono.ac.jp/zen_centers/centers_data/mexico.htm Zen Centers in Mexico]


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